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IDS Ownership
Who owns IDS?
IDS is owned by SportsMEDIA Technology. It was acquired on February 16, 2012.
Was IDS formerly PE-backed?
Yes. IDS was formerly owned by 1 private investor.
IDS Business Overview
Where is IDS headquartered?
IDS is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida.
What sector is IDS in?
IDS is a media company.
When was IDS founded?
IDS was founded in 1981.
Media M&A Summary in 2012
Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, media ranked 14 in number of deals in 2012. The largest media acquisition in 2012 was Lucasfilm - which was acquired by The Walt Disney for $4.1B.
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